Carcinogenic aromatic amines in dyed textiles

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A report on a survey of the presence of aromatic amines in textiles that are in direct and prolonged contact with the skin or the mouth. The survey is a follow-up to a similar larger survey conducted in 2013.

Certain azo dyes used to dye textiles can reduce to carcinogenic aromatic amines, including benzidine.

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